Hip Hop Hall of Fame

Hip-Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh Drops a Beat to Support Redesign of McCormick® Herbs & Spices

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip-Hop icon and beatboxing pioneer Doug E. Fresh and the McCormick® brand today released an original song and accompanying music video to celebrate two milestones - the brand's first bottle redesign in nearly 40 years and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A Hip-Hop Hall of Fame inductee and BET Hip-Hop Awards Icon honoree, Fresh delivers an original song featuring bold, sizzling beats in the kitchen, the pop of the new SnapTight™ lid snapping, along with lyrics to savor.

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  • "I'm back in the kitchen, cooking up some hot new sounds to introduce McCormick's new red caps, which are designed to keep flavor fresh, like me," said hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh.
  • "I've used McCormick seasonings for as long as I can remember and I'm excited to collaborate with the brand to add some of my flavor using their iconic herbs and spices.
  • Fresh will be sharing his savory version of Spiced Cod with Mashed Plantains, and leading class participants through the recipe.
  • To download high-resolution images of Doug E. Fresh's recipe and of him cooking, and the redesigned bottles, please click HERE .

CAN TV Partners with Latino News Network, Co-produces "3 Questions With…"

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

 CHICAGO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAN TV, Chicago's hub for community centric news, hyperlocal stories and educational resources, is proud to announce its partnership with the Latino News Network (LNN), an independent, multimedia digital news outlet with local newsrooms in the Northeast and Midwest, including IL Latino News. In the partnership, CAN TV will support the production of "3 Questions With…" (3QW), a public affairs program that focuses on the social determinants of health and democracy. 

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  • In the partnership, CAN TV will support the production of "3 Questions With…" (3QW) , a public affairs program that focuses on the social determinants of health and democracy.
  • "This partnership is a key step in redefining the importance of thoughtful, community-centric journalism," said Darrious Hilmon, executive director of CAN TV.
  • This announcement is the latest in CAN TV's continued push to amplify the voices of local reporting and community leaders.
  • To stay up to date with new releases and announcements, and for more information on CAN TV, visit www.cantv.org.

Paramount Global Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced programming initiatives to honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, unveiling an extensive slate of content that celebrates the culture across the media and entertainment company's portfolio of leading broadcast, cable, streaming and digital brands.

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  • BET will produce a documentary on its iconic series, RAP CITY, and will honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop all year long, including at the BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards.
  • The legacy and future of Hip Hop culture and its icons will also be celebrated and profiled across BET.com and BET Social.
  • Fans will also have the opportunity to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with exciting in-show moments during the VMAs and EMAs.
  • Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

ImagineAR (OTCQB: IPNFF) Signs Hip Hop Hall of Fame to a Three-Year Agreement to Deliver Private Label Metaverse-Ready Mobile APP

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

JT Thompson,Chief Executive Officer of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, stated, "Working with 4Front Development, we are targeting to unveil The Hip Hop Hall of Fame & Hotel Mega Residential Entertainment Complex located in the heart of New York City in 2025.

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  • JT Thompson,Chief Executive Officer of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, stated, "Working with 4Front Development, we are targeting to unveil The Hip Hop Hall of Fame & Hotel Mega Residential Entertainment Complex located in the heart of New York City in 2025.
  • It will integrate dynamic experiential engagements with sponsored exclusive content to Hip Hop fans around the world including Hip Hop Hall of Fame co-branded artists & membership NFT's and a virtual world metaverse.
  • Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO of ImagineAR, stated "ImagineAR is thrilled to work with both the Hip Hop Hall of Fame and 4Front Development to deliver a Metaverse Mobile App featuring virtual museum experiences, holograms, and premium multi-channel interactive content.
  • We expect this mobile app to be one of the most dynamic and leading museum virtual experiences ever produced to date.

Renascence Equity Ventures A Veteran And Minority Led Company Sets $400M Private Equity Offering To Expand Its Mixed-use Hotel & Residential Retail Real Estate Acquisitions And Development Portfolio

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Monday, December 6, 2021

The firm has already targeted its first mixed use hotel and residential retail properties in New York and in three other States for acquisitions and is also exploring other commercial real estate development opportunities through public and private partnerships for much needed affordable housing and community cultural spaces.

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  • The firm has already targeted its first mixed use hotel and residential retail properties in New York and in three other States for acquisitions and is also exploring other commercial real estate development opportunities through public and private partnerships for much needed affordable housing and community cultural spaces.
  • Renascence has entered into preliminary agreements to purchase its first three mixed use properties with plans to close in early 2022.
  • Renascence Equity Ventures is also in the process of completing its architectural design phases for a high rise in Manhattan, NYC.
  • More details of the offering and its filings will be released in the coming weeks.

In Commemoration of Hip Hop's 48th Anniversary The Universal Hip Hop Museum & The City of New York Presents "It's Time For Hip Hop In NYC" a Free Concert Series During NYC Homecoming Week, August 14-22

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Friday, August 6, 2021

In celebration of Hip Hop culture's 48th anniversary, the UHHM is bringing the culture back to the boroughs where it all began.

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  • In celebration of Hip Hop culture's 48th anniversary, the UHHM is bringing the culture back to the boroughs where it all began.
  • The Universal Hip Hop Museum is proud to welcome them home, back to where it all began."
  • The Birthplace of Hip Hop will set the tone for the upcoming "It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC" concerts around New York City.
  • Media questions for "It's Time for the Hip Hop in NYC" concert series can be addressed to [email protected] and [email protected] .

Hip Hop Hall of Fame Café & Museum Gallery to Open in Harlem, NYC in 2021 With Hip Hop “History” and “Activism Black Lives Matter” Exhibits - Post Covid Vaccine

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Monday, February 8, 2021

The Hip Hop Hall of Fame is proud to announce that it will open its flagship Hip Hop Hall of Fame Caf & Hip Hop Museum Gallery in Harlem, NYC in 2021 post covid vaccine.

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  • The Hip Hop Hall of Fame is proud to announce that it will open its flagship Hip Hop Hall of Fame Caf & Hip Hop Museum Gallery in Harlem, NYC in 2021 post covid vaccine.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210208005262/en/
    The co-branded themed Caf is the hip-hop version of the Hard Rock Caf and Madame Tussauds.
  • The menu will honor past and present Hip Hop Legends & Icons and celebrities as we celebrate their legacies with memorabilia and interactive exhibits.
  • For information follow the Hip Hop Hall of Fame on Twitter @HipHopHoF , Facebook @HipHopHallofFame , Instagram @OfficialHipHopHoF, Website